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The Look: That Vintage Slip Dress

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The vintage slip dress can be a little bit daunting. Lying in that strange fashion grey zone, it's both see through and can look like you've stolen it straight from your Nan.

After re-discovering this saucy, vintage Dolce and Gabbana slip dress at the back of my closet, I was seriously determined to wear it. Layered over a white t-shirt and crochet skirt, it's perfect for giving a bit of 90s grunge to a Summer look. Just call me Courtney Luxe!

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Hello dearies! Today I bring you a cheeky bit of zimmer frame chic, in the form of this vintage, rose print slip dress. I came across this Dolce & Gabbana gem when I was unpacking my clothes after we moved. Having bought it from a vintage shop back when I was at uni, I had totally forgotten about it and all it's rose-y glory. Don't you just love it when that happens?

But this vintage slip dress, like many other slips causes one huuuuge problem: it has about as much coverage as Nicki Minaj's hot pants. I guess that's because the piece was designed as actual underwear (no kidding Rach), as opposed to those thicker, silky slips that are designed to be worn as a dress. That's when a bit of Summer layering comes in! I added a crochet pencil skirt and white tee underneath, which compliments the white roses in the print perfectly. I grunged it up a bit more with black ankle boots and I seriously loved the result. I felt like it ended up more 90s glam, less your nan.

The vintage slip dress may be as love/hate as Kanye, but if you're looking at styling a slip dress for the day time, here are my tips:

If it's sheer, hide your modesty dear!

Get creative and layer longer skirts underneath and add a turtleneck to play with proportions. If you don't want to take away from the slip, a nude or white cami and shorts are a must.

Layer Up Complimentary Colours

Highlight one colour in a printed slip by layering on a tee of the same color. Or play up your textures with a knitted cardi. Give a black slip dress an instant pop by layering over a bright coloured tee.

Collars=cute

Slip dresses look adorable layered over collared shirts. Go for crisp and white for an office-appropriate look or go for a Mod edge with a Peter Pan collar.

At first I thought the crochet bit was the part of the dress, nice 90s style Rachel :) I wonder if anyone actually wore it as an underwear, it just looks like a perfect floral summer dress. You did a great with the combination, it looks good! x

I simply adore the way you've styled a trendy piece in a way that's totally unique and reflective of your personal style; I LOVE the crochet skirt worn under and those fab ankle boots. I've yet to wear the trend myself, so I'll have to keep your tips in mind! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having the best week so far!

I love this look, Rachel! You look amazing! The shirt under the dress looks great! Also love how you styled it with the boots! Love the bohemian vibe! Have a wonderful week ahead, beauty!Much love, Pisa www.inlovewithmyclothes.com

What an amazing find! This dress is so pretty and I love how you have layered it up :) I'm always cautious with things like this and my boyfriend is forever telling me I like prints 'that his grandma would wear' so it's nice to see how you've styled it and I'll definitely be taking inspiration from this look. x

Dear Rachel, you have forgotten this super cute slip dress? But I'm relieved you discovered it again in your closet at is such a cool vintage piece. Thanks for sharing your helpful tips, as I see the same challenges in the context of slip dresses like you :) You definitely managed to wear your wonderful unique slip dress in a perfect way <3xx from Bavaria/Germany, Renawww.dressedwithsoul.com

woooow, rachel, this dress is the cutest :D So good that you discovered it again and found it :D It looks amazing on you and I love this cute flower pattern *_* such a wonderful find in your wardrobe :D Love the view by the way, want to go back on vacay when I look at it :Dhttp://www.youtube.com/c/MissLovelyAttitudehttp://lovelyattitude.com

I believe the slip dress is supposed to show how sexy a woman is, thus making it sheer. For a Dolce Gabbana slip dress I would care if it was sheer or it looked like my grandma's because I would wear the hell out of it! I love the tip you've given on how to wear a slip dress and one can never go wrong with layering it for modesty!www.fashionstylemogul.com